Definition of Parainfluenza
Parainfluenza: A disease due to an acute respiratory infection caused by a parainfluenza virus. Parainfluenza usually occurs in children. The clinical picture can range from a relatively mild influenza-like illness to bronchitis, croup, and pneumonia.
Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012
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